There has never been a more popular time to learn how to cook! But how many times have you tried to follow a recipe and your dish doesn’t look or taste how you expected? Forget confusing recipes; it’s time to take instruction from a professional chef instead via the magic of the internet with a virtual cooking class at home.
Why Try a Virtual Cooking Class?
Who doesn’t love a bit of The Great British Bake Off? Relive the experience from the comfort of your own kitchen as you learn a few killer culinary skills. Whatever your ability, a fun virtual cooking class helps you to learn a new skill or enhance existing ones as you receive full tuition from a professional chef who really knows their stuff. Cooking will always be a super valuable skill. You’ll be able to recreate the dish you learn again and again, wowing anyone who visits as well as your own taste buds!
How Does a Virtual Cooking Class Work?
The experience provider will send you information on anything you need to prepare before your online cookery class such as equipment and ingredients. With some classes, you might be posted a kit to use. Then, when your event comes around, a professional chef will set up an online video chat room which you’ll all receive a link to. They’ll then teach you how to prepare and cook a dish. It’s a live and interactive workshop so each step with be broken down for you and you can ask the chef questions if you need to, so all abilities can join in and enjoy unleashing their creative sides.
What Food Will We Make in a Virtual Cooking Class?
This varies depending on which of our virtual cooking classes you book. It could be sweet or savoury, from lasagne to chocolate truffles, depending on your taste. Check out virtual experiences listings to see exactly what you could be making.
Do I Have to Provide the Ingredients for a Virtual Cooking Class?
Some classes will post you all the ingredients before your event and others require you to do a bit of shopping beforehand. The experience provider will let you know before your class takes place so you’ve got time to organise everything you need.
How Much Does a Virtual Cooking Class Cost?
Prices for virtual cooking classes vary depending on what you’ll be making, who’s teaching your class and your group size but start at around £15 per person. Because it’s a virtual cooking class at home, at least you won’t have to fork out for taxis or expensive drinks at the bar afterwards!
What to Wear for a Virtual Cooking Class
One great thing about a virtual cooking class is that it takes place in the comfort of your own kitchen so you don’t have to worry about a dress code; you can wear whatever you like! We recommend wearing comfy clothes that you can easily move around in. Because these virtual cookery classes are hands on, you’re going to get grubby so make sure to wear clothes that you don’t mind getting messy.
How Many People Can Attend a Virtual Cookery Class?
We offer cooking classes online for a range of group sizes. Classes are for between two and 300 people, but you can check individual activity listings for full details.
Are Virtual Cookery Classes Worth It?
Definitely! A virtual cooking class offers much more than just following a recipe. You’ll learn specific culinary techniques from an expert. You’ll then be able to recreate the dish again and again to show off to everyone you know! And you won’t just learn to cook; you’ll also have fun and make memories with your friends, family or workmates.
What Occasions are Virtual Cooking Classes Good For?
Any! Whether you’re looking for activities for a virtual hen party, stag do, team building event or just a get together with friends or family, a virtual cooking workshop is bound to get everyone smiling as they learn a new skill.
Can I Join in with an Online Cooking Class if I Have Special Dietary Requirements?
Absolutely! If you’re a vegetarian, vegan, have allergies or other special dietary requirements, just let the experience provider know when you place your enquiry. They will then get back to you to let you know what they can offer to meet your needs.
The Best Virtual Cookery Classes
Virtual Bake with a Legend by Bake with a Legend
· Price: £595 per group
· Minimum number: 1
· Maximum number: 16
· Duration: 90 minutes
· Difficulty: Suitable for beginners
Are you obsessed with The Great British Bake Off? Why not host your very own bake off with a virtual cooking class at home? With this experience, you’ll cook alongside a former GBBO star who’ll teach you how to make something totally tasty via Zoom. You can request your favourite baker from Dan Beasley Harling, Julia Chernogovora, Glenn Cosby or Howard Middleton. Choose to make Viennese Whirls, Jamie Dodgers, Lemon Meringue Eclairs, Black Forest Eclairs or Soda Bread. This 90-minute workshop will give you plenty of time to whip up your creations and even ask the star baker some questions. Let’s just hope there are no soggy bottoms!
Make your enquiry for Virtual Bake with a Legend now!
Virtual Private Cookery Class by Jamie Oliver Cookery School
· Price: £32 per person
· Minimum number: 25
· Maximum number: 1,000
· Duration: Two hours
· Difficulty: Suitable for beginners
Learn to cook with this virtual cooking class at home that takes place via Zoom. You’ll all be in good hands as a chef from the Jamie Oliver Cookery School guides you every step of the way as you learn how to make a delicious dish. Each of you will be sent a shopping list to buy ingredients before the class or, if you’d prefer, you can do this virtual cookery class with a voucher included for you to buy ingredients with. A list of equipment means you can get everything sorted beforehand so all you’ll need to do is look forward to getting stuck in.
Make your enquiry for this Virtual Private Cookery Class by Jamie Oliver Cookery School now!
Virtual Cook Along with a Private Chef by Yhangry
· Price: £15 per person
· Minimum number: 10
· Maximum number: 300
· Duration: One hour
· Difficulty: Suitable for beginners
No experience is necessary for this one. You’ll join your chef host on video chat and learn how to create something yummy. Choose to cook one of four dishes. Will you choose classic beef lasagne, Swedish meatballs with gravy, Kung Pao chicken or cauliflower or Pajeon or Vachaejeon (Korean prawn and/or spring onion pancakes with sesame soy dipping sauce)? The chef will be on hand throughout this one-hour virtual cooking workshop, sharing top tips and techniques with you all and making sure everyone’s having fun. You’ll be surprised at what you’re able to achieve under their tutelage.
Make your enquiry for this Virtual Cook Along with a private chef now!
Virtual Chocolate Making by List of Life
· Price: £40 per person
· Minimum number: 10
· Maximum number: 30
· Duration: One hour
· Difficulty: Suitable for beginners
This activity is a must do for chocoholics! This indulgent, one-hour online cooking class is led by a professional chocolatier who’ll gather everybody together via video call and teach you how to create truffles and ganache to make your mouth water. A parcel will be sent to each of you, containing chocolate making ingredients and a list of household items you’ll need to prepare before your class. The only thing you’ll need to purchase yourself is cream, then you’re ready to get stuck into this fun class. Taste testing your creations at the end is a highlight!
Make your enquiry for virtual chocolate making now!
What’s Next?
So, there you have it, our complete guide to virtual cooking classes. If you’d like to learn more about a class or even make your booking right now, head to virtual experiences to see the full range of culinary classes we offer.
